Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on Packages
The Airlines have called and said they want you. You meet all the requirements for the ATP rating (1,500+ hrs. total time), but have no Multi-Engine Rating. We can help.
The Airlines have called and said they want you. You meet all the requirements for the ATP rating (1,500+ hrs. total time), but have no Multi-Engine Rating. We can help.
As many experienced pilots are recognizing, being an airline pilot is a great career option again. At the same time, most pilots realize that although they meet all the experience requirements for the ATP Certificate, they don’t have the Multi-Engine Rating required by most airlines.
Typically airlines want to see applicants with Commercial and Instrument ratings and at least 1,500 hours total time… and a Multi-Engine Rating. You’ll need:
If you have points 1 and 2 covered, we can help you with point 3!
The Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On Rating is a fun rating to add to your existing Commercial Single-Engine Certificate. There is no knowledge test required and no minimum time – just ground and flight training to achieve proficiency and then a practical test (checkride) with an Examiner (DPE).
As an “Add-On” rating you will be working on both VFR and IFR operations while getting familiar with the operation of a twin-engine aircraft with complex systems (retractable gear and constant speed props). Much of the training is getting used to working with the additional systems, getting used to flying with a flow (backed up by checklist) and coming to grips with the additional decisions required when flying a twin (take-off go/no-go decisions).
The rating is a steep learning curve that takes a single-engine pilot from feeling like a beginner again to feeling like a pro at the controls of a far more complex machine.
Most pilots can reach required proficiency to be ready for the Checkride in 10-15 hours of training.
We have a Redbird Full Motion AATD Simulator with Tecnam controls and G1000 avionics. We incorporate this into our training to get pilots used to the flows and controls of the Tecnam/G1000 before the real flying starts! Invaluable time and a G1000 refresher for those who need it.
Ground knowledge training includes the aerodynamic differences of flying a twin (vs a single), asymmetric thrust – flying with single engine, drag, weight and balance for larger airplanes, performance and take-off decisions, complex systems and others.
We offer three basic Multi-Engine packages. Pilots will normally achieve the Multi-Engine Add-On Rating in the 15-hour package. However, most airlines require 25 hours of multi-engine time. Some require 50 or more, and most will look more favorably at an applicant with more multi-engine hours.
Type of Training | Hours/Total |
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Dual Multi-Engine Time (P2006T) | 15 hours |
Redbird AATD Time | 3 hours |
Ground School | 8 hours |
Total Price | $6,665 |
Type of Training | Hours/Total |
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Dual Multi-Engine Time (P2006T) | 25 hours |
Redbird AATD Time | 3 hours |
Ground School | 8 hours |
Total Price | $10,415 |
Type of Training | Hours/Total |
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Dual Multi-Engine Time (P2006T) | 50 hours |
Redbird AATD Time | 3 hours |
Ground School | 8 hours |
Total Price | $19,790 |
Sling Pilot Academy specializes in accelerated training programs. We understand sometimes time is of the essence to meet the requirements for a flying job. So, we have 3 speeds you can take your initial training. Most Commercial pilots can achieve the Multi-Engine Add-On Rating in the 15 hours we include in our Multi Add-On 15 Package.
The three speeds of the Multi Add-On 15 Package are:
One Week Course |
Two Week Course |
Fly Whenever Course |
2 x approx. 1.5-hr flights per day for 5 days, plus ground | 1 x approx. 1.5-hr flight per day for 10 days, plus ground | Fly whenever you have time (we work around your schedule) |
Note: We have Examiners on site every 3-6 weeks to conduct multi-engine Checkrides. This needs to be co-ordinated with training start/end times for best efficiency.
We look forward to working with you.